Sr. Director - Corporate Development

Description: • As Sr. Director of Corporate Development you will own strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and other meaningful external engagements that support Oklo’s mission and company goals. • In this highly visible role, you will lead the full lifecycle of corporate development activities, from opportunity identification and strategic assessment to financial modeling, due diligence, negotiation, and deal execution. • You will serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to Oklo’s executive leadership, collaborating closely with the CEO, C-suite, and cross-functional teams across the organization. • Lead end-to-end deal execution, serving as relationship owner, lead negotiator, and external representative in senior-level partnerships. • Collaborate with executives and cross-functional teams to solve complex, high-impact strategic challenges—often in uncharted territory—using first-principles thinking. • Develop clear, data-driven business cases and recommendations for executive and Board-level review. • Evaluate acquisitions, investments, and partnerships through rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis. • Drive diligence, deal documentation, integration planning, and execution. • Own post-close integration strategy and delivery. • Oversee and align go-to-market strategies across multiple business units. • Operate independently, applying sound judgment, creativity, and strategic insight to novel situations. Requirements: • Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights and value-driven strategies. • Strong executive presence and communication skills; comfortable leading C-level negotiations and external partnerships. • Proven ability to build and manage senior relationships across financial, commercial, and government sectors. • 10+ years of experience across corporate development, strategic partnerships, consulting, investment banking, or related fields, including 3+ years in an in-house corporate development or strategy role. • Exceptional financial modeling, research, and analytical skills, with a knack for turning insights into recommendations. • Passion for market trends, innovation, and competitive dynamics. • Highly self-directed, with a track record of independently owning and delivering complex, cross-functional projects. Benefits: • Flexible time off • Equity • Competitive pay • 401k • Health insurance • FSA • Flexible work hours • Other benefits Apply Job! Apply to this Job